Selgir (Half Flipperversary)/Stories
After quitting the military, Selgir moves to a remote Float and becomes a handyman. His first job is to find a lost cat, but while following it, ends up also running into a group of poachers. He takes care of the criminals and rescues the cat, much to the gratitude of the Float's citizens.
Alk: So this is your new place!
Selgir: My home and new office. Make yourselves at home.
Nimbus: Gotta say, never expected you to become a handyman.
Alk: It's kinda weird to see you out of your military uniform.
Stella: You look great.
Selgir: Thanks.
Selgir: After leaving the military, I needed to find a way to make a living somehow.
Selgir: With my skills, I should be able to get by here.
Alk: Not a bad way to earn an income, in all honestly. It's kind of like us taking odd jobs in Palpebra.
Selgir: Right. Pretty similar, actually. I'm sure you see jobs like this all the time.
Light: A request to find a lost cat named... Catherine?
Alk: Oh yeah, we've definitely had our share of lost pet jobs. They always end up a lot more troublesome than you'd think.
Selgir: Someone in the neighborhood made the request. If you spot her while you're here, do let me know.
Nimbus: Expanding your network of intel, huh? Smart.
Light: If I may... Why not become an adventurer in Palpebra instead?
Light: The work is a lot more steady there.
Selgir: Maybe doing that every once in a while wouldn't be bad.
Selgir: But I'd like to make my roots here. I'm a man of the sea. Can't live without hearing the waves outside.
Alk: Well... That's fair enough.
Alk: If we can help out in any way, just let us know.
Selgir: Much appreciated... Master Alk.
Alk: Okay, don't call me that...
Alk: Whew, we sure talked for a while.
Selgir: I would've cooked dinner, but I'm afraid I'm awful in the kitchen.
Selgir: But I know a good bistro around these parts. Why don't we have a bite there?
Alk: Stella? What's up?
Stella: Isn't that Catherine over there?
Alk: Ah! The cat looks exactly like the one on the flyer!
Alk: Hmm... She should be around here... But where'd she go?
Light: You know, this Float has... quite the unique charm to it.
Nimbus: You find this worn-out, rusty heap of metal "charming"?
Light: I-I was trying to be polite!
Selgir: This Float is pretty far from the capital. It's fairly old and doesn't see much maintenance done.
Selgir: Which means an outcast like me won't stick out here.
Light: I see. It's a relatively quiet place, which I suppose makes it comfortable to live in.
Stella: There she is!
Selgir: Wait. Something about this place seems off.
Alk: Yeah, something's definitely not right... You think they're pirates?
Nimbus: Doubt they're upstanding citizens, that's for sure.
Selgir: Why don't we have ourselves a closer look?
Alk: F-fine by me... But why do you sound so excited about it?
Selgir: That's... deep coral!
Selgir: People used to make jewelry out of the stuff, but nobody's allowed to collect more of it nowadays.
Light: That means... they're poachers!
Poachers' Boss: You moron! Don't damage the goods! Or are you tryin' ta get yerself shot in the head?
Catherine: Meow?
Poachers' Boss: Who's there?!
Stella: Catherine!
Poachers' Boss: Wh-who the hell are you!
Selgir: Now, now. Let's be calm about this. Sorry for entering without knocking.
Poachers' Boss: Oh, you think you're funny, do ya? I'll show you funny! Get 'em, lads!
Selgir: Well, no way around it now.
Selgir: What do you say to a little dance class before dinner.
Poachers' Boss: Urgh... Wh-who in the world are you?
Selgir: Just a handyman out looking for a lost cat. I just started my business recently.
Proprietress: Eat as much as you like! Consider it the least I can do after you went and found my dear Catherine!
Catherine: Meow!
Cheerful Drunk: Hey, you! I heard all about how you secretly took out those coral poachers!
Lively Drunk: Ain't that something! Y'know, if I ever need anything done, I'll be sure to come to you!
Alk: Guess things are about to get lively for you, huh?
Stella: I think that's a good thing.
Nimbus: Haha! What happened to not sticking out and living all quiet-like?
Selgir: Change of plans...
Selgir: I think I could get used to living like this instead.
Selgir accepts a job from Selene to destroy an artifact. He sets up on a tall building and expertly snipes the artifact, shattering it. Afterward, Selene follows through on his reward- placing The-Island-at-the-End-of-the-Sea under her protection.
Alk: Huh, we finished the job a lot faster than I thought we would.
Nimbus: The lack of action's kinda disappointing, but I guess it doesn't hurt to kick back every once in a while.
Light: I agree. Before we head back home, we should stop somewhere for a bite- hm?
Light: Was that Selgir just now?
Nimbus: Huh... With a lady friend too. Maybe I haven't given him enough credit.
Alk: Uh, what makes you so sure they're like THAT?
Nimbus: I'm not. But they definitely seem like they know each other, at the very least.
Nimbus: Wanna follow them and find out?
Light: Stalking does not become you. Nimbus.
Alk: Can't say that this is a morally just thing to do, but...
Alk: I'm dying of curiosity. She looked so mysterious and cool!
Light: Not you too, Alk!
Nimbus: Haha, that's two-to-one! Let's go see how much of a lady-killer our man is.
Selgir: You look good... I never thought... for the help that... On that day... The navy... With that in mind... About Star-
Alk: Well? Can you hear anything?
Nimbus: Not anything clear. How about you, Light?
Light: I do not spy on my friends, thank you very much.
Nimbus: Uptight as always.
Alk: There she goes. Guess this wasn't a date?
Selgir: Good grief... And here I was wondering who could've been following me.
Alk: Gah! Y-you noticed us?!
Selgir: Anyone would've. Your eyes were practically burning holes into our skulls.
Alk: S-sorry, we just couldn't help ourselves...
Nimbus: Eh, it's all fine though, ain't it? Didn't look like we ruined his chances with the lady.
Selgir: Sorry to disappoint, but me and her aren't like that.
Selgir: I know better than to wander into a wolves' den.
Alk: I'm not sure what that means, but... She sure was pretty though.
Selgir: Wait. Didn't you notice who she was?
Nimbus: Huh?
Selgir: Nothing. Never mind.
Selgir: Thing is, she just hired me for a job.
Selgir: And I could actually use a few helping hands.
Selgir: How about it? Mind joining me for some work?
Selgir: It'd be the lest you can do, considering you got a free show off of me.
Light: Your job is to... snipe a salvaged artifact?
Selgir: A dangerous relic was recovered from an ocean ruin the other day. I'm to destroy it before it makes its way into the public.
Selgir: That's what the woman wanted me to do.
Nimbus: Sounds to me like some other people are pulling the strings here.
Selgir: Oh, I'm sure. One wrong step, and this could blow up pretty badly.
Selgir: But the reward I was offered more than makes up for the risk.
Nimbus: Yeah?
Nimbus: Guess we better make sure this goes off without a hitch, then.
Selgir: If you guys could keep a lookout and find us an escape route, I'd appreciate it. I'll be lining up my shot.
Alk: You got it!
Navy Commander: Here's the relic. Inspect it if you wish.
Canid Thug: S-so all I have to do is hold this dagger, and you'll let me go?!
Well-Dressed Figure: Of course. We promised, and we keep our promises.
Canid Thug: Ha... Hahaha! Would you look at that? Now I can finally-
Canid Thug: Wh-what's going on?! You never wared me about this?! A-ahhh!
Well-Dressed Figure: Heh, that went perfectly. Now about the money-
Well-Dressed Figure: No! Not after we just discovered such a sacred relic! My lord...
Alk: Whoa, that was wild... Can you normally shoot through something like that?
Selgir: Focus, Alk. Our enemies aren't fools. They'll figure out where the shot came from quickly.
Nimbus: Our turn to shine! We'll get you outta here, no sweat!
Selgir: I leave our exit in your capable hands. Now let's go!
Selgir: ...And that's all for my report. I hope I met your expectations.
Selene: Exceeded them, actually.
Selene: It's good that you were able to save a man before he was tricked and sacrificed to a monster by his comrades.
Selene: I've already begun the process of finalizing your reward. The-Island-at-the-End-of-the-Sea will be under my protection from this moment forward.
Selgir: Thank you very much.
Selene: If you ever start to feel lonely yourself, I'd welcome you with open arms, you know.
Selgir: The offer is much appreciated. I'll think about it.
Selgir: ...Now, everyone'll be...
Selgir: Heh... I should crack open a bottle and celebrate.
Selgir and co. rescue a young boy from monsters and are treated to a meal at his grandpa's restaurant. They learn that the grandpa is studying to become a mage to fulfill a childhood dream, inspiring Selgir to make an old dream of his come true too.
Selgir: This should be all of the harvest that the Guild wanted, right?
Alk: Should be. We finished super early with your help. Thanks, Selgir.
Selgir: Don't mention it.
Alk: Isn't today your day off though? You sure you want to spend it helping us?
Selgir: Well... About that...
Selgir: Truth is, I'm not sure what to do with all this free time.
Selgir: At least with work, I know exactly what to do and how to do it.
Alk: Talk about being a workaholic...
Selgir: Not trying to be. Just a leftover habit after being on the frontlines for so long.
Light: While I might not be the most qualified to speak on this topic... Why not pick up a hobby or two?
Alk: Yeah, or like... Is there something you always wanted to do before but never got the chance to?
Selgir: Hmm... Hobbies... Old dreams...
Alk: How about we stroll around Palpebra for a bit? After we turn all this into the Guild, of course. Maybe we'll find something-
Young Voice: AAHHH!
Little Boy: No... Stop! Stay away!
Little Boy: G-Grandpa, save meee!
Selgir: That was a close one. You okay, kid?
Little Boy: Wah... WAAAH! I was so scared!
Alk: So your grandpa's a mage? That's cool.
Light: And you were out searching for herbs that serve as magic catalysts...
Little Boy: Yeah... I wanted to help him out, but then monsters found me...
Selgir: While your heart was in the right place, you shouldn't have gone into the forest alone.
Selgir: Your grandpa would've been heartbroken if you were hurt. Promise me you'll never do it again.
Little Boy: I... promise... I'm sorry...
Selgir: When you're a little older... and stronger... then you can help your grandpa as much as you want.
Little Boy: Okay! Yeah, I'll get stronger!
Old Man: Sam! Thank goodness you're all right!
Old Man: Thank you for saving my grandson! I don't know how I can ever repay you!
Old Man: Actually... it may not be much, but I can treat you to a hearty meal at my restaurant!
Stella: This is delicious!
Alk: Yeah, every dish is spectacular! What is this subtle flavor I'm tasting?!
Light: I'm beginning to see the picture now. Being a chef of this caliber is truly magical.
Selgir: Sorry if it's none of our business, but your grandson told us you were a mage.
Old Man: Ah, I see. Well, the truth is, I am one.
Old Man: Or at least... in the process of becoming one!
Old Man: As embarrassing as it is to admit, my childhood dream was always to wield magic...
Old Man: I never could give up on it, so a few years ago, I handed the reigns of this place over to my son and started studying.
Old Man: Just last year I was finally accepted into the academy. I'm a full-fledged first-year Voluntas student now!
Alk: That's incredible! Good for you!
Sam: Yeah! My grandpa is awesome!
Selgir: It's certainly impressive.
Selgir: To follow through on a childhood dream...
Alk: Selgir?
Selgir: Ah, it's just... I remembered something.
Selgir: When I was a kid, I used to read this adventure story. I always wished I could be the main character in it.
Alk: Yeah? What kinda story was it?
Selgir: Oh, nothing special. It was just about someone who chose to sail freely, without being bound to any pirate group or government.
Selgir: Guess I lost sight of it all once reality kicked in, and I could barely keep myself afloat.
Stella: But things are different now. I believe in you.
Selgir: Yeah... I guess things are, huh?
Selgir: Thanks to you guys, I can now explore the world as I see fit...
Selgir: Do things that I forgot I wanted to do, once upon a time...
Selgir: This may be exactly what I've been looking for.
Alk: Hey, is it just me, or are there fewer monsters than usual? Not that I'm complaining, but...
Light: Perhaps another party already passed through here earlier.
Selgir: Oh, hey. I see you guys are exploring the Kaleidoscope too.
Old Man: Hello, Alk. Light. It's nice to see you again.
Alk: Huh? What're you two doing here?
Selgir: Just spending some time hanging out... Exploring. The works.
Selgir: Captain, let's try that route next.
Old Man: Fine by me! I still have plenty of new magic that I want to try out!
Nimbus: What the hell?
Alk: A lot happened. And now... I think they're roleplaying?
Selgir: I'll see you guys later.
Selgir: Onward, Captain!